Gary Rod "Grod" Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Harrisburg, Illinois

Gary Rod "Grod" Smith

December 23, 1957 - October 21, 2025 (67 years old)

Harrisburg, Illinois

Gary Rod "Grod" Smith's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2025 in Harrisburg, Illinois

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Reed Funeral Chapel

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Gary Rod "Grod" Smith

December 23, 1957 - October 21, 2025 (67 years old)

Harrisburg, Illinois

Gary Rod Smith Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gary Rod Smith of Harrisburg, Illinois, whose life came to an end on October 21, 2025 at the age of 67, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Margaret Ann Smith (Owen) and James Rex "Rod" Smith. He is survived by: his wife Jean Ann Smith of Harrisburg; his son Kyle Smith (Heather) of Harrisburg; his grandchildren, Kaylee, Gracelynn and Connor Smith of Harrisburg; his siblings, Beth Billo (Bruce) of St. Louis, Missouri, Steve Smith of Harrisburg and Kevin Smith (Angela) of Grantsburg, Illinois; and his siblings' children, Christopher Billo, Lauren Webb, Peyton Smith and Cole Smith.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Stricklin Funeral Home (503 E Sloan St, Harrisburg, IL 62946). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisburg Athletics Department and will be received at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reed Funeral Chapel



Sat

Oct 25

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Stricklin Funeral Home
503 E Sloan St, Harrisburg, IL 62946

Sat

Oct 25

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Stricklin Funeral Home
503 E Sloan St, Harrisburg, IL 62946

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